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10/09/2026

How can prospective students and their families assess how a university handles sexual assault reports? OPB reporter Natalie Pate talked to Jennifer Freyd, a retired University of Oregon professor and national expert on sexual violence and trauma about key things people can look for.

Read OPB’s full interview with Freyd on OPB.org

10/09/2026

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. is seeking to dismiss one of the first lawsuits filed by the family members of employees killed in a chemical spill at the company’s paper mill in Longview, Washington, this spring. The company may be protected under the state’s century-old workers’ compensation act.

Mackenzie Ammons sued the Longview, Washington paper mill operator in September after her husband was killed at work.

10/09/2026

Oregon state Sen. Christine Drazan reported $1 million from the Republican Governors Association on Thursday, a gift that will help her candidacy stay financially competitive in what is considered a close race for governor.

10/09/2026

The first, commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive, found Kotek with a 2% lead over her Republican rival. The second, an internal poll released to OPB by Kotek’s campaign, suggests the governor has a 4% advantage.

It’s the first time publicly released polling has shown the Democratic incumbent leading GOP challenger Christine Drazan.

10/08/2026

Columbia Riverkeeper and Northwest Environmental Defense Center released a three-page memo that claims NXTClean Fuels, a Houston-based company, has failed to pay corporate taxes, owes millions to creditors and investors and has defaulted payments on a property it purchased in Columbia County.

NXTClean Fuels wants to build a $2.5 billion renewable diesel refinery right next to the Columbia River near Clatskanie. But financial troubles could cloud the company's ability to move forward.

10/08/2026

Quarterback Dante Moore resumed practice this week but remains unable to play, so backup Dylan Raiola will start against unbeaten UCLA after stepping in two weeks ago to lead Oregon to victory over another former Pac-12 foe, the USC Trojans.

Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola takes the field Saturday when the Ducks host unbeaten UCLA. The portal transfer from Nebraska shined in his last performance against USC, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns.

10/08/2026

Voters in Eugene will choose whether to approve or reject a tax on some large retailers to support climate programs in the city. Supporters and opponents are making pitches on the potential impacts of the proposal — and whether a similar fund in Portland is a good example to follow.

Eugene voters will decide this November whether to impose a new climate fee on some large retailers in a program modeled after Portland Clean Energy Fund.

10/08/2026

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon recently sent an email to fans, promising a title and thanking them for their support. But he also mentions the "work ahead" on the controversial negotiations to renovate the Moda Center.

Tom Dundon, who took over as the Blazer’s new owner at the end of last season, has come under fire for some of his initial moves, including sweeping layoffs within the organization and the wrangling over renovation of the team’s arena.

10/08/2026

Fall weather means more wildlife along Oregon's roadways and an environmental nonprofit wants people to take notes on any crossings they see in the weeks ahead. The aim, they say, is to use the data to help inform where future wildlife crossings to help animals safely traverse the state's roads.

Environmental advocates are seeking volunteers to help collect research on how Oregon’s roads are impacting wildlife.

10/08/2026

Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger agreed on a few issues in their first debate — vote-by-mail, the federal gas tax and data centers — but the two also relentlessly attacked each other in one of the tight races for control of the House.

The candidates separated themselves on a federal voter identification bill, immigration enforcement and more.